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According to the report, Birmingham "is set to be a big winner under the partial move plan".

Channel 4 would set up a second "headquarters" outside London, according to the report.

However, campaigners calling for Channel 4 to come to the West Midlands are clear that while such measures might be welcome, they amount to the broadcaster keeping its base of operations in the capital.

BirminghamLive has asked Channel 4 to comment.

Channel 4 in Westminster

West Midlands mayor Andy Street and council leaders from across the West Midlands have led calls for the broadcaster to come to the region, in response to a consultation launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Senior figures in the creative arts and cultural industries have backed the campaign.

They include Paul James, Chief Commercial Officer of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Stephen Maddock, Chief Executive of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Lisa Mart, General Manager of The New Alexandra Theatre, Michael Penn, Theatre Director of The Old Rep Theatre, Alan Rivett, Director of Warwick Arts Centre, Stuart Rogers, Executive Director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Jonathan Watkins, Director of the Ikon Gallery, and many others.